Back on the Barwon River | Freshwater Fishing Frenzy

Were back kayak fishing on the Barwon River and its a fishing frenzy finding big schools of estuary perch and redfin. Armed with 2 ultra light spin outfits, soft plastics and lures we catch countless EP's flicking amongst the snags, submerged stumps and trees. There not big fish but they are lots of fun to find and catch in big numbers.
Gear Used
Savage Gear LRF 1-3 kilo Spin Rod
Daiwa Infeet Z 702
Savage Gear Stealth
Daiwa Luvias 2000D
Savage Gear curl tails
Savage Gear slim minnows
1/12 hws jig heads
Lowrance elite ti2 sounder
Hobie PA14
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[@maccachung3024]

That was a fun morning. Geez those little EPs hit so hard!

[@fishingmad]

They sure do, as always its great to be out there with ya. And well done for easily getting the fish of the day.

[@victorbitter583]

Thanks for the vid Al. I almost feel like I was there. Very relaxing. cheers.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Victor. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

[@marioscarpuzza9810]

Good on you Alan, that's fun. Unfortunately nothing big 🙃🙄 ciao ciao to the next adventure 😉🤙🤙💪

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Mario, yeah hard to find the big ones in some of these estuary systems, but ill keep trying. Thanks !!!

[@ShragaMiFishingForTheSoul]

Enjoyed from this video 😊 Good UL fishing from the kayak, nice catches and god fun 🎣👌

[@fishingmad]

Thank you, I'm Glad you enjoyed it !!

[@maxmackinlay618]

Catch and cook a carp Alan, you can do it. A nice little curry dish beside the river. Apparently they are good tasting but the bones put people off.

[@jaredbuttigieg]

Awesome video Alan 👍🏼. Looks like a nice calm spot to fish there.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Jared, yeah its a great spot when its too windy for the bay. Catching so many small fish can get a little tedious but it should be a cracking fishery in a few years time when those EPs get bigger.

[@Doodsy1975]

Those EP's really love those plastics mate.

[@fishingmad]

100% they sure do. There only small but still lots of fun. Will be good here in a few years when there much bigger

[@chiweesen6229]

Same fate yesterday for me Alan. Tried to escape the wind in PPB and went for Reddies. Caught heaps and relaxing trip.

[@fishingmad]

Yeah the weather has been really challenging lately to get out in the bay. Glad you still went out and caught a few reddies. Did you fish the Barwon aswell ?

[@chiweesen6229]

@@fishingmad Nah... I went to a private lake near Mt Macedon. At least to ease my fishing itch... LOL :)

[@fishingmad]

nice, beautiful area Mt Macedon and even better if you have access to a private lake.

[@hardenbergia]

Hey Alan, love the vids. Do you use a scent on your plastics in the fresh water? Thanks for your work.

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Andrew, I rarely use scent when freshwater fishing. You could certainly put a little bit of s-factor, procure or aqua-x on the plastic or lure, but typically i dont to much when freshwater fishing.

[@mikhailkoslovskiy7860]

hot no ice... friend....good aussie boy...big vodka for you

[@fishingmad]

Thank you Mikhail, have a great night

[@frozenorbist]

Thanks for putting out amazing videos! Do you use a metal clip and swivel for attaching soft plastics and lures onto your line or do you hand tie them?

[@tanewatson6290]

Nice vid

[@fishingmad]

Thank you !!

[@tonyarmriding2858]

Great video,what a beautiful spot. Out of interest where did I you get your savage shirt?

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Tony I appreciate the positive feedback. I get all the Savage shirts from BCF. There really good, thin material UPV50+ and very comfortable. Lots of different designs, i tend to go for the plain looking ones. Keep an eye out as they often have good sales and promotions on them.

[@TheBazza3]

Great vid, where abouts do you get your hooks from for the soft plastics?

[@mathewcanty77]

Love the videos. My 8 year son and i cant wait for new vids to pop up. Any spots you could suggest to launch or that are accessible for kayaks on werribee or barwon river??? Im looking to fish it but can't find any useful information on areas that are good to launch. 😊

[@fishingmad]

Thanks Mathew, really glad to hear that you and your son enjoy the videos. For bawon we simply launch at queens park or fyans boat ramp. Easy launch areas which should be fine for your son. The trick is to fish light, and most of the fish will reside along the banks or within structure. The werribee river the best launch spot is at the historic park opposite the italian club. Parking and nice little jetty there. Can be a little arkward with big kayaks like a PA14. Again same rules apply hit the banks and structure with light spinning gear. Hope that help.s

[@mathewcanty77]

@@fishingmad thank you I really appreciate the help. Hopefully we can get a few and if we do ill send some pics through 😊

[@fishingmad]

Fantastic, that would be awesome !! Good luck out there

[@jk-4722]

Hey Alan I was just watching one of your old vids and I liked the esky you were using it was the cool ice by waeco could you tell me the specs of it or maybe the link to the exact one cheers

[@fishingmad]

Pretty sure it was this one www.bcf.com.au/p/dometic-cool-ice-icebox-22l/215892.html#q=Dometic%2BCool%2BIce&lang=en_AU&start=7 was a perfect size for the yak that i had. I just mounted some rod holders on it.

[@jk-4722]

Cheers

[@darrendodds8714]

Hi Alan, Love your videos, You always use Savage gear equipment, Are you sponsored by Savage Gear?

[@fishingmad]

Hi Darren, yeah mate I have been sponsored with Savage Gear since 2017, you will notice on our vids we also show lots of other branded products and reviews aswell just to make sure were showing some unbiased variety.

[@thewickedmc9291]

where’s the monster carp? haha should target some carp in the barwon

[@fishingmad]

Yeah 100% ive caught some monster size carp in the barwon before, sparingly on lures and plastics too. This was the last one I got there kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKHKaoqQmqeto7M

[@rosevivian2816]

great great video just wondering how is malmsbury reserve for fishing at this month what fish could i catch? no PRESSURE to reply just wondering

[@fishingmad]

Hi Rose. I used to fish the Malmsbury quite regularly, however last time i went there the water level was so low that every bite that i got ended up getting snagged. I havent been for a little while now. There you will catch redfin, trout, carp and roach. You can see more here fishingmad.com.au/location/malmsbury-reservoir

[@rosevivian2816]

@@fishingmad thanks!!

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

I'm going mad where did u launch???

[@fishingmad]

Queens Park you also have fyans boat ramp not to far from there

[@spyrolemonis8916]

first

[@fishingmad]

Legend !! Enjoy the vid !